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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,854.34, 37,254.48 and 12,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,854.34, 37,254.48 and 12,383.58 is: 18,561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,854.34 : 37,254.48 = 12,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,854.34/37,254.48 = 12,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,854.34x = 37,254.48 × 12,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,854.34x = 461,343,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,343,833.44/24,854.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,561.90

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